"This book fits nicely into contemporary works that focus on ethical issues in health care, biotechnology, and medicine. What sets this one off is that its topics are discussed in the context of the current social and political context. This enhances its topical nature and provides the reader with an appropriate frame of reference." Choice

• 1. Introduction; 2. Autonomy and the liberal ideal; 3. Ending life; 4. Beginning life; 5. Disturbing health resources; 6. Consensus in a liberal society.

"This book fits nicely into contemporary works that focus on ethical issues in health care, biotechnology, and medicine. What sets this one off is that its topics are discussed in the context of the current social and political context. This enhances its topical nature and provides the reader with an appropriate frame of reference." Choice

• 1. Introduction; 2. Autonomy and the liberal ideal; 3. Ending life; 4. Beginning life; 5. Disturbing health resources; 6. Consensus in a liberal society.

"This book fits nicely into contemporary works that focus on ethical issues in health care, biotechnology, and medicine. What sets this one off is that its topics are discussed in the context of the current social and political context. This enhances its topical nature and provides the reader with an appropriate frame of reference." Choice

• 1. Introduction; 2. Autonomy and the liberal ideal; 3. Ending life; 4. Beginning life; 5. Disturbing health resources; 6. Consensus in a liberal society.